RIVER GAUGE · MERCED RIVER
Merced River at Stevinson
Merced County, California
Water level56.28 ft
Flow95 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action68 ft
Minor flood71 ft
Moderate flood73.8 ft
Major flood75 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 70.5 ft
Water is up to the maintenance building in Hagaman Park.
- 69 ft
The playground area in Hagaman Park along Highway 165 is flooded.
- 65 ft
Hagaman Park along Highway 165 begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 1950 | 73.81 ft | 13,600 cfs |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 71.44 ft | 6,007 cfs |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 70.51 ft | 6,400 cfs |
More on Merced River
UpstreamMerced River at Pohono Bridge
DownstreamSan Joaquin River at Newman
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